How Old Is Steven The Summer I Turned Pretty

So, there I was, sprawled on the beach, my nose buried in "The Summer I Turned Pretty" for the millionth time. I mean, who hasn't re-read Jenny Han's trilogy at least a dozen times, right? 😉

Now, I know what you're thinking, "How old is Steven, anyway?" I mean, the guy's been a constant in Belly's life since she was a little girl, and we've watched him grow up right along with her. But have you ever stopped to wonder just how old he really is?

First things first, let's establish that the series takes place over the course of a few summers. The first book, "The Summer I Turned Pretty," is set when Belly is fifteen, and the third book, "It's Not Summer Without You," is set when she's nineteen. So, we're looking at a span of about four years.

So, Steven, how old are you?

Well, here's where it gets a little tricky. We know that Steven is two years older than Belly. So, when she's fifteen, he's seventeen. But here's where it gets a bit confusing - in the second book, "It's Not Summer Without You," Belly is nineteen, and Steven is still referred to as being two years older than her. Which would make him twenty-one. But, if we're going by the timeline of the books, that would mean Steven aged four years in just one summer! 😮

Now, I'm no time-travel expert, but even I know that's not how it works. So, I like to think that maybe Jenny Han just likes to keep us on our toes. Or maybe she's trying to tell us that love doesn't always follow a neat and tidy timeline. 💕

How Old Are Steven, Belly & Others in The Summer I Turned Pretty? Age

But what about Susannah and John? 🤔

You might be wondering, "Well, what about Susannah and John? How old are they?" And honestly, I have no idea. 🤷‍♀️ We know they're older than Steven, obviously, but by how much? That's a mystery for another day, my friends.

Anyway, back to Steven. I like to think of him as a timeless character. He's always there, steady and constant, like the sun rising over Cousins Beach. And isn't that what really matters? 🌞

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So, next time you're re-reading the series (because let's be real, you will), take a moment to appreciate Steven. He might be a bit of an enigma when it comes to his age, but he's a constant in Belly's life, and that's what makes him so special.

And who knows? Maybe one day Jenny Han will give us a spin-off series from Steven's perspective. A guy can dream, can't he? 😉